RAGUSA

Description:

Ragusa is a city in Sicily and the capital of the province of the same name. The city is located between the Ibla mountains. Sometimes Ragusa is called "City in the city", "Island in the island" or "another Sicily" for it has a history and look very different from the typical Sicilian. In 17 century Ragusa was destroyed by a devastating earthquake, but soon rebuilt again. Ragusa consists of two parts: Ragusa Superiore (on the plateau) and Ragusa Ibla (in the mountains). The historical center of Ragusa was declared a part of the UNESCO world heritage. The main architectural style of the city is baroque with Giovanni Battista cathedral being the best example of this style and one of the biggest temples in Sicily. Ragusa also has many bridges: Ponte Vecchio, Ponte Nuovo and Ponte Papa Giovanni XXIII. In June, San Giovanni Battista festival takes place here, while in April - San Giorgio festival.

Climate

Ragusa belongs to a zone of Mediterranean climate with dry hot summers. Though the air is cooled with an African wind sirocco. Winters in Ragusa are mild and rainy, In general, temperatures are moderate which makes the climate very comfortable for living and recreation.

Transport

Airport V. Magliocco is located 15 km from Ragusa. The city has three railway stations: Stazione di Ragusa, Stazione d Ragusa Ibla, Stazione di Ragusa SAFS. One can get here from every point of Sicily and Italy. Also Ragusa possesses its own port.

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Hotels in RAGUSA


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Villa Mediterranea

Address: Viale lido Noto Marina, Noto

$87 - $167

Location. Villa Mediterranea is located near the beach in Noto and local attractions include Ducezio Palace, Cathedral of Noto, and Villadorata Palace. Additional area points of interest include Church of San Domenico. Hotel Features. Villa Mediterranea's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch,... more

Hotel Parco della Rocca

Address: c/da Punta Braccetto, Marina di RagusaRagusa
Location. Hotel Parco della Rocca is located near the beach in Ragusa and local attractions include Archeological Park of Kamarina and Marina di Ragusa Beach. Other regional attractions include Castle of Donnafugata. Hotel Features. Hotel Parco della Rocca's restaurant serves breakfast and... more

Poggio del Sole Resort

Address: S.P. Ragusa/Marina di Ragusa Km 5.7, Ragusa

$124 - $284

Location. Poggio del Sole Resort is located in Ragusa and local attractions include Museo Archeologico Regionale Ibleo, Church of San Pietro, and Cathedral of San Giorgio. Additional area points of interest include Castello dei Conti and Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista. Hotel Features. Poggio... more

Hotel Masseria degli Ulivi

Address: Contrada Porcari, Noto

$112 - $206

Location. Hotel Masseria degli Ulivi is located in Noto and local attractions include Church of San Domenico, Villadorata Palace, and Cathedral of Noto. Additional area points of interest include Ducezio Palace. Hotel Features. Hotel Masseria degli Ulivi features a restaurant and a bar/lounge.... more

Cambiocavallo Unesco Area & Resort

Address: Contrada Zimmardo Superiore, Sp 45, Modica

$74 - $185

Quick description This beautifully restored residence lies in Sicilian countryside, 15 minutes' drive out of Modica and the same distance from Blue-Flag beaches. Enjoy Cambiocavallo's outdoor pool and shady gardens.Cambiocavallo Unesco Area and Resort was once a post house and still enjoys... more

Locanda Don Serafino

Address: Via XI Febbraio 15, Ragusa

$184 - $247

Location. Locanda Don Serafino is located in Ragusa, close to Church del Purgatorio, Church of Santa Maria dell'Itria, and Cathedral of San Giorgio. Nearby points of interest also include Palazzo Bertini and Chiesa di San Giuseppe. Hotel Features. The property offers a roundtrip airport... more

NH Villa San Mauro

Address: Via Portosalvo 14, Caltagirone

$64 - $275

Location. NH Villa San Mauro is located in Caltagirone, close to Church of San Francesco, Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte, and St. Francis Bridge. Nearby points of interest also include Church of the Gesù and Palazzo Senatorio. Hotel Features. NH Villa San Mauro's restaurant serves... more

Mediterraneo Palace Hotel

Address: Via Roma, 189, Ragusa

$87 - $174

Location. Mediterraneo Palace Hotel is located in Ragusa, close to Museo Archeologico Regionale Ibleo, Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista, and Palazzo Bertini. Nearby points of interest also include Church del Purgatorio and Church of Santa Maria dell'Itria. Hotel Features. Mediterraneo... more

Hotel Terraqua

Address: Via delle Sirene, 35, Marina di RagusaRagusa

$70 - $167

Location. Hotel Terraqua is located close to Marina di Ragusa Beach. Other regional attractions include Castle of Donnafugata and Archeological Park of Kamarina. Hotel Features. The hotel has a private beach. Hotel Terraqua features a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Room service is... more

Hotel Principe D'Aragona

Address: C So Umberto I 281, Modica

$88 - $193

Location. Hotel Principe D'Aragona is a family friendly hotel located in Modica, close to Cathedral of San Giorgio, Cinema Aurora, and Castello dei Conti. Additional points of interest include Church of San Pietro. Hotel Features. This Modica hotel has a private beach. Dining options at Hotel... more


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